I often feel as though spring completes the ecological circle in terms of habitat restoration. I live on land that was purchased by my grandfather 80 years ago. Grandpa talked […]
Ripples 4/17/25
by Jim Knickelbine, volunteer In the 1970’s, when I was a student at Roncalli, I was formally introduced to bird watching by my wonderful biology teacher, Sister Verna Osterhout. I […]
Ripples 11/14/24
Ripples from the Archives submitted by Nancy Nabak, communication coordinator This week’s Ripples is an excerpt from the Winter 2003 Dunesletter Field Notes, written by Jim Knickelbine, then Director of […]
Ripples 11/7/24
By Jim Knickelbine, volunteer As we approach the date of the founding of Woodland Dunes 50 years ago, we also remember that bird research in what is now the preserve […]
Ripples 7/4/24
Ripples from the Dunes by Jim Knickelbine In the mid-1960’s Bernie Brouchoud had a dream. Based on his observations and bird banding experience, the wooded area between Two Rivers and […]
Ripples 5/2/24
by Jim Knickelbine We are drawn outside by good weather, and have been blessed with our share lately. A recent walk on Willow Trail at Woodland Dunes was refreshing, even […]
